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Buying a property can be a daunting process, with so much you need to know and understand. I have attempted to explain some of the terms you may have come across or are hearing throughout your journey...
New model leases for shared ownership properties
A new model shared ownership lease aimed at creating more certainty for lenders and more clarity for purchasers of New Build HomeBuy property has been created by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA).
The...
What is the difference between shared equity and shared ownership?
You are not alone if you are not sure of the differences between shared equity and shared ownership.
So what is shared equity? You purchase a property and own 100% of it, but you obtain a mortgage...
A good compromise?
“A good compromise, a good piece of legislation, is like a good sentence; or a good piece of music. Everybody can recognise it. They say. Huh. It works. It makes sense."
Barack...
HMRC concessions on offshore bank accounts
There has been clarification by HMRC on the taxation of certain capital gains tax losses from transactions on foreign currency bank accounts as well as two new concessions.
The losses referred to...
Corporate hospitality will be caught by new UK bribery legislation
It is often thought that despite its other ills, the UK at least remains relatively free from corruption. According to the international anti-corruption watchdog Transparency International, we should think...
Buying a business? Beware illegal workers!
Make sure when you are carrying out your due diligence exercise that you also check that all employees can legally work in the UK. If there are employees who are transferring to you and have been granted...
Adultery:Capability Issue?
So the papers have been reporting that John Terry has had an affair with his best friend’s girlfriend and that Fabio Capello is considering whether he should still be the England Captain. Should one’s...
“Fit notes” to be launched in April 2010
Following a consultation period between 28 May and 31 August 2009, The UK Government has now confirmed that it intends to replace the current sick note scheme with "fit notes" (or, more formally, "Statements...
Treasury Consulation on Buy to Let
As was reported in the press this morning, The Treasury has published a consultation called "Investment in the UK private rented sector". Otherwise known as buy to let.
One of the key proposals is to...













































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